Atishi to be new Delhi chief minister after Arvind Kejriwal quits


New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS): The speculation over who would be the next Delhi CM seems to be settled now, with Atishi gaining the approval of top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership for donning the mantle from party supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

TV reports claimed that Atishi's name for the next Delhi CM was proposed by the party supremo at the legislature party meeting this morning. All the party MLAs also rallied behind Atishi and showed support for her elevation to the top post.

An official announcement to this effect is likely to be made soon. The party is likely to hold a press conference at noon.

Delhi's lone woman Minister Atishi, also one of the closest and trusted aides of Arvind Kejriwal, is set to replace him as the next Delhi Chief Minister.

Atishi is one of the senior ministers in the AAP government and commands many key portfolios, including Education, Power, PWD, Services and more.

She has been the face of the Kejriwal government after the party's top leadership, including the CM and Deputy CM, were put behind bars for alleged money laundering in the liquor-gate.

According to reports, Atishi's name was also proposed at the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting held at Arvind Kejriwal's residence last night. Her name was proposed, and a consensus was agreed upon by party members.

Though an official announcement is awaited, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lashed out at the party supremo and 'dictatorship' culture in the party. A BJP spokesperson said that Atishi will be nothing more than a 'dummy' chief minister.

Notably, the Delhi CM facing heat over sticking to their chair despite months of incarceration in liquor-gate decided to quit and declared that he would 'reclaim' it only after being proven clean in people's court.

The Supreme Court, in its stern observation, while granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal, not only barred him from visiting the Delhi Secretariat but also prohibited him from signing any files.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Cynthia, Dk You are giving her fashion tips. She is bit a contestant for Miss Dehli. Better you apply for a PA post in her office 👍👋

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    She is not a contestant for a fassion show. Her prime duty and commitment should go towards public service and address peoples grievances. 👍

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Congratulations to you dear new CM of Delhi... Ear rings do not suit your hair cut or bomb cut....and for the CM post....My advice for you is ....to wear hanging designer ear chains or a simple small ear stud in the shape of gundu or tiny flowery shape would suit you the most. Daiji if you pass on this message to her, I shall be highly obliged.

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  • Anjappar, Murkaveri

    Wed, Sep 18 2024

    It is not a ramp walk - Miss India contest! whatever hanging is hanging let it be.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Modiji, you have done with Kejriwal what you could do....now be prepared to 'Taste Your own medicine'....Tak...Takk...

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  • Peter, mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Didnt Atishi's parents sign mercy petition for Afzal Guru?

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  • Krishna, Udupi

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    dear peter, thats doubled her chance to become AAP CM

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Many say Nautanki -- about -AAP -- --but who gets Olympics gold medal -- in Nautanki -- none other than BJP -- meditating in cave --with cameramen -- --visiting mother with camera men -- Ayodhya ---- Pulwama -- balakot -- exploits over martyrs-- --yoga -- Thali Bajau -- covid ----- G 20 nautankis -- crying with Face book chief- Demonetization - long list ----

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  • Anjappar, Murukaveri

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Now BJP has no Women capable CM'S or PMS? Replace it and show that we do!

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  • RANGA, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    ..how he can pick his successor..what his MLAs & their opinion..how can by pass them..read all his statement speech interviews..he promised something different..for the people by the people..now if not BJP, he would have made his wife as CM..

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  • SURESH HEGDE, Karambar

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Drama Queen. Drama continues.....

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    no can beat nautanki master when it comes to gimmicks of acting like sadhu maharaaj etc and then wearing rs two lac suit and mont black pen etc

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    A BJP spokesperson said that Atishi will be nothing more than a 'dummy' chief minister. This guy has forgotten the our Feku also is dummy . Dances for the tunes of RSS, Ambanies

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Great choice. Congratulations Atishi, you held office well despite of feku’s plots with all his crooked supporters. Wish you best of luck. When people are behind you no one can touch you.

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  • Prakash, Manipal

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Perfect choice... Now bajapa has to take a step backward as they have to face an upright human being full of real knowledge... It will be difficult to corner Atishi as she is straight and non corrupt... Ab aayega mazaa... 2029 bajapa wipe out...

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  • Anjappar, Murukaveri

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Bajapa can compete Sanju Verma or Nupur Sharma both are equally qualified in different ways.

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  • Ronald D'souza, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Junior Sheila Dixith. Good Choice.

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  • pili, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    most deserving person..a bundle of honesty courage hardwork outstanding performance and probably most sincere. good luck Delhi..

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  • Yogi, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    After her stupid antics on the streets of the Capital, Atishi can now show off her nautanki in the assembly sessions. Nothing will change for AAP as she will prove equal to kejriwal in corruption.

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  • Ramesh, Mulki

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Mr Kejriwal Joining BJP before next election as He knew that AAP will not come to power next election . Those Who fooled Anna Hazare can do anything for power .

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  • Raviraj Poonja, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    This was expected. Athishi will be the Manmohan Singh of AAP.

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Good choice! An Oxford product! we we had similar qualified as PM/HM/ FM types!

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  • chandra, Surathkal

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Why OXFORD are born with horns? We as INDIANS should give away GHULAMI mindset

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  • Akash, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Some people are always obsessed with FOREIGN lifestyle, culture religion everything. Many are happy to be ruled by foreigner descendents as it was before independence. These mindset people will not accept anything BHARATIYA...

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Wish we had Oxfor qualified at the Central top posts!

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  • Nithin, Bangalore/SA

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    We have a Harvard dropout as LOP in Central 😃

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  • Anjappar, Murukaveri

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Even Mota Bai Oxport

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  • Jaggu, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Atisi's family itself involved in to release terrorist Afzal Guru who attacked parliament pardoned with the President. Great Oxford Returned...is going to release all terrorists/anti-nationals from the prison and make it empty soon.

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  • Rajan, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    A great choice - ---Kejriwal was rumored he would (may) bring in his wife but better sense has prevailed -- he has proved all wrong with his wise decision-- India needs more and more qualified -- hard working chief ministers -- --more and more Women participation -- Young and dynamic -- Hope Ms. ATISHI -- can do what is expected-- --In INDIA --Inequality is on the rise -- billionaires on one side -- poorest of the poor of the world on the other side-- also we see more and more corruption -- -- ---more and more unscientific statements emerging from ruling dispensation -- meaning BJP -- more and more violence seen --incl shoddy infrastructure -- all money swallowed by contractors -- no accountability -- --to curb all this, we need -- Youth who are qualified -- saving the nation -- like during independence and immediate thereafter -- when it was a time of very little corruption -- and anti-minority stance etc. etc. -- --Today most politicians are in politics not for public good-- but for their own selfish reasons -- amassing wealth --crony capitalism -- favoring kith and kin--

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Welcome Atishi.Congrats.Master stroke of Arvind Kejriwal.

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  • Agnes N, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    I doubt yaar. People are smarter to fall for these gimmics. Its obvious who will pull the strings and from where. Soon there will be an infight among the disgruntled men, that might impact the electoral outcome.

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  • ca girish kk, valencia/mlore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Master stroke to people of Delhi and our country that corrupt are being accepted due to hatred over BJP.....

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  • Jaggu, Mangalore

    Tue, Sep 17 2024

    Never ever in delhi history Arvind Kejriwal is going to become Chief Minister in lifetime. Miss the bus as of his own involved in kick backs. Once announced Late Shiela Dixit is a corrupt CM and now he himself landed in prison. Eela Daiva Leele.

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